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Have a look through our gallery to see Edinburgh's 12 best-performing state high schools, according to the The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2025.

The 12 top-rated Edinburgh state secondary schools named

Police release images of three men after Bonfire Night incident

Storm Darragh to bring heavy rain this afternoon

10-year-old girl taken to hospital after being hit by car

The performance of Scottish schools has been ranked in the latest edition of The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide.

Edinburgh schools named among Scotland's best by Parent Power Guide

Scottish Government commitment on 800 new homes in Granton

Edinburgh Santa Fun Run returns this weekend at Princes Street Gardens

Christie & Co has been instructed to market The Hampton, a charming hotel, bar and restaurant in Edinburgh.

Hotel with 'lively' bar, restaurant and beer garden for sale at £1.2m

Police released these images of a man they wish to speak to about the robbery of a petrol station in South Queensferry in October.

CCTV appeal following petrol station daylight robbery

The Torchlight Procession returns to Edinburgh on December 29.

Ticket details for Hogmanay Torchlight Procession

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo set to stun audiences for one final weekend

6,580 reusable cups have been used by Fringer go-ers

Surgeons Quarter sets the pace at 2024 Fringe

TV star Lorriane Kelly visited The Oxford Bar in Edinburgh city cente following her appearance at the Book Festival

Lorraine Kelly visits 'proper Edinburgh pub' with 'best bar staff'

Traffic and Travel

Craig Duncan sent us this great aerial shot of Edinburgh Castle. He said: "Out of the many shots I have I really like this one."

The best city in the UK for a winter break

The Queen and the then Lord Lieutenant of Midlothian, Sir Robert Clark, at the Borders Railway opening in 2015.

Borders Railway extension cash yet to be confirmed by UK Government

The A199, is the former A1 road in East Lothian, and faced new speed restrictions.

East Lothian Council pauses plans to reduce speed on former A1

Major roundabout to remain partially closed after sink hole discovered

Drivers in Edinburgh are facing major delays and traffic chaos as Cameron Toll roundabout partially closes again.

Traffic chaos as Cameron Toll roundabout partially closes again

Loganair will offer weekly flights to Guernsey next summer.

Regional airline launches new weekly flights to Channel Island

Crime

Eilidh (AKA Jamie) Priest, 26, wearing mask, and Catriona Roberts, 22, pictured outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Activists who smashed Stone of Destiny cabinet sentenced

Tools worth £20,000 stolen from East Lothian building site

A dog was allegedly mauled to death by a another dog in West Lothian

Small dog reportedly savaged to death by larger dog

Toy shop manager left bruised and shaken after assault by shoplifter

Three teens charged after serious assault left boy in hospital

Man charged in connection with attack on two seals

Weather

People battle against the wind and rain.

Watch: Met Office issues rare red warning - weather warnings explained

Heavy wind and rain are heading for the capital this week

Storm Darragh forecast as traffic chaos and amber warnings issued

Business

Take a look through our gallery to see 13 popular Edinburgh shops of the 90s and 00s you might remember.

13 lost Edinburgh shops of the 90s and 00s

Finnair passengers travelling from Edinburgh Airport have been warned of pilot strikes.

Edinburgh Airport warning for travellers ahead of airline strikes

Edinburgh's The Lookout by Gardener's Cottage, and its sister restaurant, The Gardener’s Cottage, have closed permanently.

Two restaurants hailed by Michelin Guide announce shock closure

Politics

Edinburgh's Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion was declared unfit for purpose in 2014.

Patients hail 'fantastic' news of go-ahead for eye hospital

The empty boarded up Rose Street unit at the back of the Kimpton Hotel in Edinburgh will become a new shop after plans were approved by the council.

City centre hotel's empty unit to become new shop after plans approved

Woman's ordeal over CCTV camera pointed at her bathroom window

Golfers opposed to parking charges told to walk

UK Trending

A dozen people have been jailed for over 100 years after one of Britain's biggest county lines drugs gangs which made £1.2 million a year was smashed by police.

Drugs gang gets smashed: Moment cops bust county lines criminals

Ant and Dec on I’m A Celeb

I’m a Celeb fans warned show will start at a different time tonight

The order of elimination for I’m a Celeb in 2024

This is the lineup for I'm a Celebrity in 2024 - and where you recognise them from

I’m a Celeb confirms Celebrity Cyclone line-up

Serife Mehmet, 30, said she has often wished to move away from the area due to the extent of the rubbish

Revolting rubbish and nightmare potholes are making my car filthy

Spudman AKA Ben Newman poses for selfies outside Mecca Bingo in Blackpool

I went to meet TikTok's Spudman and watch him make a £50 jacket potato

Environment

Sewage tankers empty a local tank at the bottom of Graham Drummond's garden several times a week.

Council leader calls for sewage solution for residents

New rules will allow more flexibility over bin hub locations

People

17 nostalgic photos of nights out in the Capital over the years

Edinburgh has lots of great, classic pubs and has always been a great city for a night out, with thousands of city revellers currently enjoying their Christmas nights out.

Kevin Quinn

Edinburgh Festivals

Edinburgh Fringe-goer Alexander Mezger, 51, from Germany, won 'free beer for a year' after ordering a pint of Innis & Gunn beer on The Mound.

I won 'free beer for a year' after buying pint at Edinburgh Fringe

Heard the one about the tourist who won a year's worth of free beer after buying a pint at the Edinburgh Fringe? He thought it was joke.

Gary Flockhart

​SwimPix features multiple display options.

New visual aid tool launched to help make swimming more accessible

​Cllr Ellen Scott is pictured with Primary 1 pupils at Gorebridge Primary School.

Prejudice brought to book through county-wide school project

The impressive open-plan reception area designed to maximize natural light and showcase its unique character. A stunning exposed stone wall adds rustic charm, while the spacious layout easily accommodates both a comfortable dining space, living room and a fitted kitchen.

Property: Quirky top-floor apartment in the the city centre

Craigies Farm Shop at South Queensferry has got you covered from your Christmas dinner, NYE celebrations to meeting Santa. Craigies Christmas orders can be made up until Monday, December 9 for delivery up untill December 24, or you can book for click and collect to fit into your busy festive schedule. Craigies have an outstanding range of high quality, turkey with the trimmings to feed all the family. Their free-range poultry supplier is Northumberland Poultry, a family-run business who offer high-quality, free-range and organic produce. Orders can only be placed in the farm shop or emailing the office team via contact@craigies.co.uk.

11 great farm shops and butchers where you can buy a Christmas turkey

Education

Edinburgh's Fettes College has been named Scottish Independent School of the Year for Academic Excellence 2025 (GCSE/A level) in the Sunday Times Parent Power Schools Guide 2025.

City school wins national award for excellence

Scroll through our gallery to see the 15 best-performing primary schools in East Lothian. Photo: Pixabay

The 15 best primary schools in East Lothian named

Take a look through our photo gallery to see which 15 primary schools from Edinburgh and the Lothians rank the highest. Photo: Pixabay

The 15 best primaries in Edinburgh and Lothians named

Dalmeny Primary School with their new books

Developer boosts school library with a donation worth reading

Image from TechFest's Innovation Masterclass

Edinburgh students inspired by Scottish charity to engage in nation’s rich herit...

Dalry Primary School

A look back at some lovely school photos from years gone by

Health

ME Action UK campaigners gather in Parliament Square to demand the £100s millions missing from ME research.

ME: 'Tired doesn't even come close to describing it'

These vitamins could be the key to dodging illnesses this winter

The best Vitamin D supplement to take this winter - a doctor explains

Go-ahead for new eye hospital announced in Budget

Plant-based alternatives to meat are increasingly realistic (Picture: Adam Berry/Getty Images)

Why it's bad that vegetarians now eat the most ultra-processed foods

Opinion

The new Søstrene Grene Danish homeware and lifestyle store in Waverley Market

Excitement at great new addition - Kevin Buckle

There was great excitement in the Waverley Market last Friday with the opening of Søstrene Grene, the Danish homeware and lifestyle brand. I arrived for work just after they opened so missed the grand opening ceremony and was amazed to see a long queue of people just to get in to the shop.

Kevin Buckle
A series of allegations have been made against MasterChef judge Gregg Wallace

Mystery of Wallace's successful career in TV - Vladimir McTavish

Only Child looks set to grow up into a terrific sitcom

No idea what it means, but it’s fun! - Vladimir McTavish

Vladimir McTavish

First Minister John Swinney looks on as Finance Secretary Shona Robison presents the government's Budget. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Budget leaves lots of questions unanswered [- Sue Webber

Happy Christmas, darling

Still looking for that perfect Christmas gift? Here’s the answer - Susan Morriso...

Campaigners from KEEP were joined by Lothian MSPs outside the Scottish Parliament

Eye Pavilion given the green light for the third time - Miles Briggs

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